City

Lost City, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Hardy County  ·  West Virginia

👥327Population
🎂62.6Median Age
🏠$120,800Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓33.7%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊8.2%Unemployment▲ 68% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.3% Female 43.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.5%Other: 27.5%Race
White72.5%
Other27.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
25–44
17%
45–64
38%
65+
22%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty3.4% ▼ 66% below avg
College Grads33.7% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment8.2% ▲ 68% above avg
HS Graduate111 (37.4%)
Some College60 (20.2%)
Associates26 (8.8%)
Bachelors36 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree64 (21.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.4%Some College: 20.2%Associates: 8.8%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
HS Grad37.4%
Some College20.2%
Associates8.8%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 96.1%Renter: 3.9%Tenure
Owner96.1%
Renter3.9%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
43%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median Home Value$120,800 ▼ 57% below avg
Total Housing Units432
Vacant Units278

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
18%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
32%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
59%
Work From Home
41%

Commute Time

15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
55%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
48%
1980s–1990s
0%
2000+
51%
About Lost City, WV

Lost City is a city in West Virginia, located in Hardy County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 327 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.6 years.

The real estate market in Lost City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 96.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lost City is moderately educated. 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (72.48%).

Lost City, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Lost City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.